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NEW BOOK: Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances
A major new publication from De Gruyter offers a comprehensive look at one of today’s most pressing environmental health challenges. Edited by researchers from the University of Newcastle, Australia, this book provides an in-depth examination of PFAS — commonly known as “forever chemicals” — covering their presence in the environment, health impacts, regulatory considerations, and the latest approaches to remediation.
Risk to Remediation Masterclass 2023
crcCARE organised its 4th Risk to Remediation Masterclass 2023 from 1-5 May 2023 in Newcastle. This all-inclusive five-day course provided participants with the cutting-edge skills to manage and remediate contaminated sites in Australia and globally. The course was...
Australian kaolin clay can reduce methane in cow burps
The Applied Clay Research group at crcCARE, University of Newcastle, has developed a cattle feed using clays like kaolinite and halloysite which reduce methane in cow burps by over 90%. Group leader and lead researcher, Dr Bhabananda (Bhaba) Biswas explains “Cattle...
Can heavy metals cause chronic kidney disease?
Chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu) has emerged as a serious health issue in rural farming communities across Sri Lanka, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, damaging the health of both the farmers and their fragile economy. The reason for the disease...
Investigating antibiotics in the environment
Antibiotics are incredibly useful for treating humans and animals but once they’ve done their good work, they end up reaching the environment through excretion or improper disposal of waste. Out in the environment, they contaminate soil, water and plants, creating...
Australian scientist to head bid to clean up the world’s soils
A distinguished Australian scientist has been chosen to lead a global effort to end pollution of the world’s food-growing soils. Ravi Naidu, a Laureate Professor at the University of Newcastle and Managing Director and CEO of...